“We’re just praying that his right leg will be saved,” said Bhairavi Desai, with the Taxi Workers Alliance.

Matin’s older brother told reporters, including 1010 WINS’ Al Jones, that he wakes up every morning worrying about his brother, knowing his leg and livelihood are gone.

“It’s a very tough situation right now and very…totally crushed himself and totally [disabled],” he said.

Matin and his wife, Saira Matin, have a 5-year-old and 2-year-old son. The victim’s wife says her biggest concern is how her husband will react after fully regaining consciousness and realizing he has lost his leg.

Sajjad Matin with his son (credit: personal photo via New York Taxi Workers Alliance)

“He is so honest and kind-hearted and such a helpful person. He always sees the positive side of life. We could not believe our eyes when we saw the two cars and all his injuries,” said Matin’s friend, Meer Islam.